The Office of the Inspector General found in 2009 that 83 percent of outpatient surgery claims billed with POS 11 were performed in an ASC or hospital. Incorrect use of this code could result in overpayment.
Medicare providers should audit all POS 11 services reported in 2009 to reclaim any overpayments.
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